I’ve been working from home for almost 10 years. After experiencing layoffs twice in two years, I simply never went back to work after the 2008 recession – correction – I never went back to work in the big office. Instead, I went through some very lean years. In fact, for one year, I stayed […]
Senior Lifestyles
What Happens When a Loved One Passes
The journey of aging will bring tears and laughter as we prepare for the when a loved one passes. As part of the aging process, we see our parents, siblings, spouses, friends and even children passing on before us. The cliché of “time heals all wounds” is true however, we all go experience grief a […]
The Joy of Inevitable Aging, Gray Hair, & Wrinkles
Some of us fight the aging journey, some of us laugh or cry and some of us just accept it. Well, I for one accepted it as the natural flow of life. Aging happens. We can go down this journey with style and dignity making it our own, or even glean from the style of […]
Reflections on the Elusive Transition from Middle-age to Senior
What age do we start thinking of ourselves as being old? I remember when in my teens, I thought 35 was going to be my middle-age. That thought quickly changed when upon reaching 35 it didn’t feel any different than 25. Transitioning Through the Milestones Fifty years of age then became that ominous mark of […]
3 Tips for Seniors to Improve Quality of Life
As we age, the definition of what constitutes quality of life changes, especially for seniors. But first, when we are young parents, quality of life is all about spending time with the children and helping them build happy and productive lives. Then, as empty nesters, quality of life might mean rediscovering an old hobby or […]
Be There
As I get older and see my circle of friends aging, too – I see a greater need for people to be there for each other. I mean this in the most practical way! I have many friends who are single, with no family nearby or no family at all, and even the youngest of […]
